- February 4th, 2026
For decades, France has marketed its combat aircraft as symbols of strategic independence in a global arms market dominated by the United States. At a time when Washington is increasingly accused of using arms exports as a tool of political...
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) advances its long-pending proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets to be manufactured domestically, Pakistan is reportedly accelerating a dual-pronged strategy aimed at preserving regional airpower parity. In a direct response to India’s expanding...
In the chandeliered courtyard of the Elysee Palace, lit by cold autumn light and the flash of cameras, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stood before a Rafale fighter jet and declared one of the most ambitious...
India's regional defence strategy, the Indian military has deployed the Russian-built S-400 Triumf long-range air defence system to the Siliguri Corridor—a geographically narrow but strategically vital land bridge in northern West Bengal. Commonly referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck,” this...
Just over a week after a brief but intense military confrontation between Pakistan and India, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister has landed in Beijing. The timing is no coincidence. The visit is freighted with implications about military alliances, strategic dependencies, and the...
In a dramatic escalation of aerial rivalry in South Asia, Pakistan has claimed to have downed five Indian fighter jets—including the Indian Air Force's prized Rafale jets—using its recently inducted Chinese-origin J-10C fighters. The announcement, delivered by Foreign Minister Ishaq...
In a devastating setback for India’s Air Force and a jarring alarm bell for global military planners, three of India’s prized Rafale fighter jets were shot down in a high-intensity, beyond-visual-range (BVR) engagement with Pakistan’s air force. The aerial clash,...
In a stark and unsettling assessment, a recent report by the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) has laid bare the alarming reality of France’s air combat capabilities. Compiled by military experts, including former French Air Force officers, the findings...
French defense technology giant Thales has unveiled a cutting-edge upgrade to its Talios laser designation pod, a critical system for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighter jets, by incorporating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This innovation, set to debut with the Rafale...
A tragic incident involving two French Air Force Rafale fighter jets shocked the nation. The aircraft, belonging to the Rafale Transition Squadron 3/4 Aquitaine, collided mid-air over the border between eastern France’s Vosges and Meurthe-et-Moselle regions. This devastating accident resulted...
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